Kent man charged after alleged hate-motivated incident at Southington Walmart

A Kent man was arrested after police said he used racial and homophobic slurs, damaged property and fled from officers following a disturbance at a Southington Walmart.

9 Connecticut Garden Centers That Are Secret Goldmines For Cheap Plants

Plant shopping has a funny way of getting out of control. You head out for one little houseplant, then spot something leafy and start mentally rearranging your entire living room. And that’s before you’ve checked the price tag. Some Connecticut garden centers offer affordable plants that make growing...

Windsor Locks man killed in motorcycle crash was a proud soldier, ‘adventurer at heart’

While he was born in Seattle, Wash., he was raised in Connecticut, graduating from Farmington High School in 2012.

61-foot Norway spruce from Bristol to light up New Haven Green

After more than three decades growing in a Bristol backyard, a 61-foot Norway spruce is getting a new home on the New Haven Green, where thousands will see it lit up this holiday season.

Cooper Ouellette released on bond after manslaughter conviction in girlfriend’s death

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Cooper Ouellette, a Harwinton man convicted Friday of second-degree manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend, Sophie Ringquist, 17, left the New Britain courthouse Monday after posting bond. Ouellette paid 10% of his $200,000 bond and walked out with his family. He will not go...

No. 4 UConn rolls past Wagner 83-41 but loses forward Nik Khamenia to injury

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Silas Demary Jr. had 18 points and a career-high six steals to lead fourth-ranked UConn to a 83-41 win over Wagner on Monday night. Forward Nik Khamenia scored 11 points in just 7 minutes for the Huskies before leaving the game midway through the first half with a lower-body injury. Jayden Ross had 12 points, Na'jai Hines had 10 points and eight rebounds and Braylon Mullins added 10 points for UConn (3-0). AJ Rodriguez had 10 points for seven rebounds for Wagner (0-3). Khamenia, UConn's fourth-leading scorer coming into the game, was on the floor and appeared to be in pain when he slowly returned to his feet with 10:04 remaining in the first half. When a trainer came onto the floor, he pointed to one of his feet. Khamenia initially stayed in the game. Kareem Watson quickly hit a 3-pointer for Wagner, which called timeout. Khamenia checked out and headed to the locker room with members of the UConn medical staff; he did not return. Khamenia scored eight points to help UConn take a 14-0 lead. Wagner turned the ball over five times before Rodriguez hit a jumper for the Seahawks' first points. Wagner had

Jury selection to begin in Hartford murder trial

Jury selection begins Monday for Luis Laboy, a man accused of killing another man in Hartford in 2023.

Motorcycle crash causes significant delays on I-91 in Rocky Hill

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - A motorcycle crash impacted highway traffic in Rocky Hill Sunday afternoon. The CT DOT first reported a crash closing the three right lanes of Interstate 91 southbound at approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday. The road had reopened as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. State police later confirmed...

South Carolina Lottery Player Hits $150K Powerball Jackpot at Connecticut Gas Station

A player from more than 700 miles away claims a six-figure Powerball prize at a...

This Longstanding Connecticut Bead Shop Is Packed With Jewelry-Making Supplies And Unexpected Treasures

Jewelry making sounds like a fairly straightforward hobby until you walk into a shop filled with beads. Suddenly, you’re comparing tiny shapes and wondering how many different designs you could possibly make. And that’s before you’ve even picked a color. One longstanding Connecticut bead shop offers jewelry-making...

Mexican Gangbanger Illegal Alien Arrested by ICE Boston After Attacking Pregnant Woman — Quickly Deported

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Boston field office arrested Jose Contreras, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico and an alleged member of the 18th Street gang, during targeted enforcement operations in Hartford on Sept. 15. According to ICE Boston, Contreras has a criminal history that includes arrests for third-degree assault...

Safety changes underway at only secure psychiatric facility for teens in Connecticut

The state says safety improvements are underway at its only secure psychiatric facility for teens. Chronic understaffing and worker injuries have been the focus of previous NBC Connecticut investigations. Things at the Solnit South campus in Middletown hit a breaking point this summer when employees made a public plea for...

New Hartford Line Service Starts Nov. 16 With Extra Weekday Train

NEWINGTON, CT — A new weekday round-trip train and extended weekend CTrail trains are among the Hartford Line service improvements set to take effect Nov. 16, according to the CT Department of Transportation. On Friday, CTDOT announced that a weekday morning southbound CTrail train will now originate in Springfield,...

Glastonbury car thefts more than triple last year’s total, police say

GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - Twenty-five cars have been stolen in Glastonbury so far this year, more than triple the number stolen in all of last year, according to Glastonbury police. Nearly all of the stolen cars have been recovered. Unlocked cars with keys inside. Police said people have been looking...

Blue Devils Beat Big Green 78-71 as Payne Scores 17

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils beat the Dartmouth Big Green 78-71 in overtime at Leede Arena. The post Blue Devils Beat Big Green 78-71 as Payne Scores 17 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

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Lawyers present findings of CT eviction diversion pilot program

A group of lawyers and advocates shared the findings of an eviction diversion pilot program implemented in Rockville, Connecticut. The post Lawyers present findings of CT eviction diversion pilot program appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to four arrests in Westport

WESTPORT, CT — Four people were arrested after a stolen vehicle was found crashed following a police pursuit. Westport Police located a stolen 2026 Genesis G70 traveling on Compo Road South on the morning of Nov. 5, 2026. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed after spotting...

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Hospital for Special Care Launches Renovation to Expand Medical Rehabilitation Capacity and Enhance Patient Experience

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., October 27, 2026 – Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is launching a $3.6 million renovation that will transform an existing inpatient unit into a dedicated medical rehabilitation unit featuring 10 private patient rooms and expanded nursing, clinical, and support spaces designed to meet the needs of today’s medically complex patients. The renovation is expected to be completed around January 2027.